Nigel Pye Photography

Pied Avocet

2010-07-08T01:46:00.001-07:00

Pied Avocet - IMG_0111, originally uploaded by nigel pye.

Caught reflection shot as this Avocet came into land

Golden Plover

2009-04-27T06:22:00.001-07:00

Golden Plover - mg_9501, originally uploaded by nigel pye.

Flickr

2009-04-20T09:31:00.001-07:00

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Photo update

2008-08-19T01:31:00.001-07:00

Just a few from this and last month.

Dunlin

Little Egret

Green Sandpiper

Dunlin

Sand Martin

Goldfinch

Dabchick

Turnstone

Dunlin

Green Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Bempton Cliffs

2008-06-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

I had a great day at Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire, loads of seabirds to watch and photograph. an excellent day.

Some shots from this week

2008-06-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

Mistle Thrush

Goldfinch

Blackbird

Mistle Thrush

House Sparrow

Goldfinch

Skylark

Kestrel

Sedge Warbler

Pheasant

Mistle Thrush

Song Thrush

Goldcrest

A few shots from this week

2008-06-08T13:03:00.000-07:00

North Norfolk

2008-05-29T00:54:00.000-07:00

Had a couple of hours at Salthouse today with a few good birds showing well

this male Marsh Harrier flew right over my head...

...and the Sedge were still singing...

...but this Yellow Wagtail posed great on these wires...

...and last of all a Mistle Thrush posed well on this field.

A day in Suffolk

2008-05-25T07:31:00.001-07:00

Had a great day out around the Minsmere Reserve and Dunwich Heath

A small colony of Little Terns were nesting on the beach...

...and get very agresive to intruders

...and great to get in flight...

...but some fight back, this Ringed Plover has nested in the middle of the colony...

the Swallows posed well...

...and I had my first views of a Dartford Warbler

who posed well for a second on this gorse bush...

this Yellowhamer sand well this tree...

a juvenille Chaffinch was very approachable...

a Robin was singing well...

...with Greenfinch on the ground feeding on some seed...

also my first decent shot of a Magpie

...and this Chaffinch was feeding...

...a male Sparrowhawk flew by

and the Marsh Harriers performed well

A day at the marsh

2008-05-17T04:22:00.000-07:00

Had a good day at Cley today, it was great to watch a Heron fly about hunting

the Marsh Harriers were hunting

this Heron was feeding on Coot chicks

There were a few Gadwell around

and Mallards were in and out.

More from North Norfolk

2008-05-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

Back up to north Norfolk today , a very hot day and some good birds around...

loads of Meadow Pipits on the posts at Salthouse...

with a nosy Stoat keeping an eye on things...

the Sedge Warblers were singing well again...

and a Yellowhammer showing quite well...

a Northern Wheatear sat on the posts as well...

while a Skylark collected grubs from the floor...

my favorite this week was this Kestrel with a great sky blue background.

North Norfolk Visit

2008-05-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

Went up to north Norfolk today and found a Barn Owl out quite late, very pleased about that.

Then found a couple of Goldcrest that posed well

and another Song Thrush was searching for worms

a Chiffchaff sang well

and a great summer plumage Dabchick

and a male Bearded Tit posed well.

and this Lapwing showed well.

More Woodland Birds

2008-05-02T04:09:00.001-07:00

The Tawny Owl was out first thing again...

this one is from yesterday, I gave it some PS treatment to clear some clutter and give the shot some woodland colours

both Nuthatches were out together today but I can never get them close to each other

I was really pleased with this shot of a Tree Creeper as it actually went on a tree without the usual clutter.

got the Tawny just as he was taking off

and the Song Thrush was out collecting food again.

Woodland King

2008-05-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

Went back to the feeders today to see if the Tawny Owl was about again, and it was. Had a great time getting shots of the woodland king.

Noisy Woodland

2008-04-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

The day started as usual with the small birds coming to feed...

The Nuthatch were putting on a good show...

as were the Blue Tit...

and then there was a massive commotion, this Tawny Owl turned up and every bird was going wild mobbing the poor old Owl

then everything calmed down and the birds got back to feeding

and a Song Thrush was busy collecting worms for they're young.

North Norfolk Trip

2008-04-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

Got back up to north Norfolk today, some summer visitors are settling in and some usual birds cruising about

Loads of Meadow Pipits are about the Salthouse area...

and this Redshank who strangely loves standing on this post...

a few spring young Geese for some entertainment...

and a Roe Dear that actually stayed for a minute in view...

...but the star of the day was this Sedge Warbler all the way from Africa singing to attract a mate, didn't manage to lure one while I was there. But i'm sure he will, he had a great singing voice. Another great day, can't wait to get back up there.

Nutty Nuthatches

2008-04-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

Had another hour at the feeders today, the Nuthatch performed really well.

Woodland Birds

2008-04-22T04:51:00.000-07:00

Got out early this morning to see what was at the feeding station

I put out some cherry blossom and this Blue Tit landed and started to sing

the Nuthatch were keen to show off their skills

and I heard a new sound in the woods, it was this male Blackcap, my first summer visitor.

Feeding Station

2008-04-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

Had a great day at my mate Dave's feeding station...

...the Great Spotted Woodpecker performed really well

as did this really well marked Nuthatch

even the male woody put in an appearance

a few Jays were hanging about

with this Chaffinch singing nearly all day

i love when the Nuthatch pose like this

and plenty of Great Tit that won me a bet I had with Dave

Blue Tits always make a good picture

and a single Marsh Tit showed well

a really great day, cheers Dave

Woodland Birds 2

2008-04-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

Had another few good hours at my feeding station today, quite busy all the time.

Always glad when a Treecreeper gets within my sights

The Long Tailed Tit were back

and so were the Coal Tit

The canopy is now covered in green plants which gives a nice blurred green

The Blue Tits were very active

and the Nuthatch performed well which I was really pleased about.

Woodpeckers at last

2008-04-05T09:17:00.001-07:00

Got out early for the Barn Owls today, not many around but this one flew to this post for some close shots

Then I met up with my mate Dave Whistlecraft, we went to his feeding station and I finally managed a good Great Spotted Woodpecker shot.

plus a Marsh Tit which I haven't photographed for a while

and a few usual Blue Tits

but the GSW was the shot of the day for me.

Woodland Birds

2008-03-30T11:40:00.001-07:00

Spent a few hours at the feeding station again today

The Great Tits kept coming in...

As did two Nuthatch, really hard to tell the difference

The Robins were very active collecting food on the floor and perching on this tree.

North Norfolk Visit 1

2008-03-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

Went up to North Norfolk again today some good birds around...

The Barn Owl where out early morning

A Meadow Pipit sat for a while on the wire at Salthouse

This female Stonechat gave me the runaround but managed a few shots

There where plenty of Avocet at Cley

The noisy Greylags where flying about

More Snowy Barn Owls

2008-03-24T04:23:00.001-07:00

Another great morning with these Barn Owls in snowy settings, this one posed really well on this post.

Snowy Barn Owl

2008-03-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

This poor old Barn Owl continued to hunt from the posts for a while today in the snow. The look on his face suggests he doesn't like it very much.

North Norfolk

2008-03-15T06:46:00.000-07:00

Another trip to North Norfolk even though it was a dull day.

A visit to Salthouse provided some good Turnstone...

and Snow Buntings

and a female Stonechat was hunting insects from the wire fence.

Early Start

2008-03-13T09:08:00.000-07:00

Went out early today and found a new Barn Owl which which sat on this post
and let me get really close.

and finally the sun rose and I got a few shots of this Barn Owl in good light

On the way back I had a quick look at the feeders and this Robin showed well

as did this Nuthatch

a couple of Song Thrush were feeding in the grounds which is excellent,
hopefully get some good ones of these soon.

Early Morning Barn Owls

2008-03-08T02:58:00.001-08:00

Had an early start and had a great morning with this pair of Barn Owls, love when these let me get close. I got lots over shots in about 1.5 hours. Excellent way to spend a morning.

Woodland Birds

2008-03-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

Checked the feeders for a couple of hours today, quite busy but the Great Spotted Woodpeckers will not come close again, i'll have to try something different.

But the Nuthatch put on a good show as always,

as did this Wren which is the first time here,

a few Coal Tits made an appearance

and a Robin came close, a pretty good couple of hours again.

North Norfolk Visit

2008-03-01T08:14:00.000-08:00

Went up to North Norfolk again today heavy winds kept the Barn Owls out of sight, but had some good luck with a Reed Bunting, then went to Salthouse for the Snow Bunting and Dunlin that show really well.

Barn Owl Day

2008-02-27T08:05:00.001-08:00

Had the best morning with a few Barn Owls today, i still can't believe how close they coming in and doing a circuit time and time again.

Nuthatch Close ups

2008-02-19T08:32:00.000-08:00

One of the Nuthatches came really close today allowing for some good views.

And a Coal Tit put on a little show

Woodland update

2008-02-17T07:19:00.001-08:00

I had a quick look at my feeding station again today all the usual species where there but I noticed that the Long Tailed Tits are nest building close by. Seems very early, maybe it's all this great weather we've been having.

This Long Tailed Tit is one of a pair that is nesting

This Great Tit was standing proud.

The Chaffinch's feed on the ground rather than on the feeders.

These little characters always pose well

And finally the Nuthatch were chasing each other about, would be nice to get them both together.

Bitterns and Barn Owls

2008-02-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

Had a great day with this Bittern at a place called Beeston Regis loads of photographers where there as it is quite rare a Bittern poses so well in the open. Then one to Salthouse for some Snow Buntings then in the afternoon I went out looking for Barn Owls, which I found in some usual haunts.

Woodland Wonders Again

2008-02-10T05:53:00.000-08:00

Had a few hours spare on Sunday so I thought i'd check out the feeding station. The sun was fine so I knew I had a good chance of some decent shots.

The Blue Tits showed well again

but the star of the show had to be this Nuthatch who posed really well

the classic Nuthatch pose, finally

and a Chaffinch showed for the first time.

and the Long Tailed Tits proved great subjects

the Coal Tits were as quick as ever

and this Great Tit posed nicely. The best day at this feeding station so far.

Barn Owl at dusk

2008-02-09T05:36:00.000-08:00

I went looking for Barn Owls in some areas I had seen them in last year, had a

great day and by 2pm they where hunting over their local patch.

More Woodland Wonders

2008-02-02T05:18:00.000-08:00

Went back to the feeders today to see their progress again plenty of activity

Coal Tits seemed to be very interested today...

...as was the Nuthatch who showed while there was still a little snow

and posed well on this branch.

The Long Tailed Tits showed well again .

and a Robin was interested in what was going on.

Wondland Wonders

2008-01-26T05:07:00.000-08:00

I decided the only way to get really good woodland bird photos was to set up a small feeding station near to where I live. I put some feeders out the week before in a local wood and waited for a week to see what if anything it had attracted, I was pleasantly surprised.

Long Tailed Tits came in small bands to feed on the fat balls

Much to my delight a pair of Nuthatches where feeding on nuts and fat balls

Long Tailed Tits make a great photo

and the Blue Tits performed well

even a Great Spotted Woodpecker had a look

Salthouse and Cley

2008-01-25T04:47:00.000-08:00

I went to the Salthouse Cley area of north Norfolk today to catch up
with some winter residents

Finally got to see this American Visitor the White Crowned Sparrow
at Cley in North Norfolk

The Snow Bunting at Salthouse are getting closer to their spring plumage

The Snow Bunting where hovering to find a place to land.

The wind was so strong it was blowing the birds about

Good to see some Dunlin in their winter plumage

Stonechat at Cley

2008-01-05T04:26:00.000-08:00

I went out today to see if I could catch up with a Stonechat that I had heard was in the Cley area. I wasn't disappointed as the bird showed up fairly soon. Much to my surprise I could tell it was the same bird I had photographed here two years previous. He performed really well and I got some great shots.

Thrush Day

2007-12-23T08:10:00.000-08:00

I spent most of the day watching these Redwing feed on a Yew tree berries.

A species i've hardly photographed so I was very pleased to get these near my village.

And last of all this Blackbird posed well

Salthouse Winter Visitors

2007-12-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

Had a really great day at Salthouse, North Norfolk today the light was
good and plenty of winter birds to photograph.

These Lapland Bunting are a great species to be able to get close to

and the usually timid Linnet was feeding on the seed put down

but even Teal came in close to feed on it?

and the Snow Bunting posed well as always

The new kid on the block

2007-12-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

I couldn't believe my luck with this visitor from the Middle East, he was really tame and allowed for some very close views and great poses.

Snow and Lapland Buntings

2007-11-17T09:01:00.000-08:00

Another trip to Salthouse produced some good results for Snow and Lapland Buntings
they are great to photograph in the shingle.

A visit to Titchwell

2007-11-16T09:10:00.000-08:00

Had a good day at Titchwell, Norfolk, a great place for bird sightings with common and rarer birds showing well.

Chaffinches where near the picnic area

and the Robins showed really well as usual

this Brambling was busy having a sing

and some Common Redpoll (above) and Siskin (below) made the day really special

Arctic Raider

2007-11-15T09:19:00.000-08:00

Had a very surprising day today, a Pomarine Skua had been at Salthouse for a few days so I thought I would try my luck with it. I found him quite early attacking a Common Gull which was unwell near the Iron road leading to the beach. I photographed the whole event, although somewhat gory, but that is what nature is about.

A trip around North Norfolk

2007-11-02T06:36:00.000-07:00

Went up to North Norfolk today to see what was about...

A few Redwing were feeding on some Rosehip berries

along with Blue Tits

This Oystercatcher posed well and aloud close views

but these Jays made my day at Sanderingham, they come so close here.

Scarce Birds

2007-10-27T06:44:00.000-07:00

None of these birds are rare but all birds seem very scarce today but I managed a few.

This Dabchick was feeding at Cley.

As was this male Stonechat.

Along with a few Goldfinch.

This Redshank made me smile as they don't usually sit on the post until summer.

One of the many Eygptian Geese seen in North Norfolk.

A day at the Beach

2007-10-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

Had a great day today, starting at Cley then onto Titchwell.

This Bittern burst out of some reeds and I managed to get 2 shots.

This Knot was feeding on these Mussels

These Sanderling are always running about on the shore

A Stint at Salthouse

2007-09-29T07:02:00.000-07:00

Had a great day today the Little Stint are back at Salthouse after spending the Summer in the Arctic. They're very small waders about the size of a Sparrow and very quick also.